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  • JTDay
    E30 Addict
    • Dec 2009
    • 521
    #1

    Valve adjustment.

    I think I'm doing this pretty well but it is my first time so just want to verify. Theres decent drag on the .010" (.254mm) feeler but i can still slide the .012" (.305mm) gauge between the eccentric and valve and it is pretty damn tight. Is this what I'm shooting for?

    And for those who wanna bitch, I DID read the pelican tech article.
    Past: 1987 325iS, Bilsteins - HR Sports

    Present: 1999 M3, Koni Yellows - HR Sports - GC Camber Plates - UUC Swaybars - UUC SSK - AFE Intake - Stromung Catback

    2009 Mazdaspeed3, Short Ram Intake - Turbo Inlet Pipe - 2nd cat Delete - Catback - Fuel Pump Internals - Cobb Accessport - Stratified E30 tune - 294/342 - SPC Camber Arms - CPE Rear Motor Mount
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    • JTDay
      E30 Addict
      • Dec 2009
      • 521
      #2
      btwengine is cold and bently reccommended clearance specs are being used.
      Past: 1987 325iS, Bilsteins - HR Sports

      Present: 1999 M3, Koni Yellows - HR Sports - GC Camber Plates - UUC Swaybars - UUC SSK - AFE Intake - Stromung Catback

      2009 Mazdaspeed3, Short Ram Intake - Turbo Inlet Pipe - 2nd cat Delete - Catback - Fuel Pump Internals - Cobb Accessport - Stratified E30 tune - 294/342 - SPC Camber Arms - CPE Rear Motor Mount

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        • llll1l1ll
          Mod Crazy
          • Dec 2003
          • 782
          #3
          I may be wrong here, but I've always adjusted mine to where the .010 drags pretty hard and then the .012 will not fit.
          Me: "I can't wait to redline my car!"
          Mark: "Didn't you just break a rocker arm?"
          Me: "Yeah, I don't think I've learned my lesson."
          Mark: "You never will."

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            • JTDay
              E30 Addict
              • Dec 2009
              • 521
              #4
              Originally posted by llll1l1ll
              I may be wrong here, but I've always adjusted mine to where the .010 drags pretty hard and then the .012 will not fit.
              How was the valvetrain noise?
              Past: 1987 325iS, Bilsteins - HR Sports

              Present: 1999 M3, Koni Yellows - HR Sports - GC Camber Plates - UUC Swaybars - UUC SSK - AFE Intake - Stromung Catback

              2009 Mazdaspeed3, Short Ram Intake - Turbo Inlet Pipe - 2nd cat Delete - Catback - Fuel Pump Internals - Cobb Accessport - Stratified E30 tune - 294/342 - SPC Camber Arms - CPE Rear Motor Mount

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                • Atreus
                  E30 Mastermind
                  • Sep 2008
                  • 1846
                  #5
                  Originally posted by zebrafantastic
                  How was the valvetrain noise?
                  what weight oil? throw some 20*50 in there you'll be fine. lol.
                  1991 325iC - Mauritsblau sumthin metallic blue. DEAD
                  1992 525i - Silber sumthin sumthin metallic- Rolling again, needs suspension/wheels/brakes/paint.... Fuck you A4S310R; BEAT YOU.
                  1989 325i - Cirrusblau Metallic sumthin sumthin-project - trying to clean up the interior(done), then the body, then a 5spd, then suspension, then..... - [Stolen :| ]
                  1991 325iC - Calypsorot Metallic
                  1994 540i - Granitsilber

                  Originally posted by scabzzzz
                  I've had blunts cock in my mouth, but I'm not gay.

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                    • llll1l1ll
                      Mod Crazy
                      • Dec 2003
                      • 782
                      #6
                      It was a lot quieter than how it was earlier - granted it really did need the adjustment. However, it is still somewhat noisy when it warms up. I think it's because everything has expanded just that little bit, granting more clearance between lash and stem.

                      Shaler's Rislone will also help with valve noise.
                      Me: "I can't wait to redline my car!"
                      Mark: "Didn't you just break a rocker arm?"
                      Me: "Yeah, I don't think I've learned my lesson."
                      Mark: "You never will."

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